Psalms 44:5
Psalms 44:5 in Multiple Translations
Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Through thee will we push down our adversaries: Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Through you will we overcome our haters; by your name will they be crushed under our feet who are violent against us.
Only through you can we repel our enemies; only in your name can we defeat our opponents.
Through thee haue we thrust backe our aduersaries: by thy Name haue we troden downe them that rose vp against vs.
By Thee our adversaries we do push, By Thy name tread down our withstanders,
Through you, we will push down our adversaries. Through your name, we will tread down those who rise up against us.
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name we will tread them under that rise up against us.
With thy comeliness and thy beauty set out, proceed prosperously, and reign. Because of truth and meekness and justice: and thy right hand shall conduct thee wonderfully.
It is by your power that we knock our enemies down and tramp on them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 44:5
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Psalms 44:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אַתָּה
ה֣וּא
מַלְכִּ֣/י
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
צַ֝וֵּ֗ה
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
יַעֲקֹֽב
אַתָּה
ʼattâh
H859
you(m.s.)
Pron
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
מַלְכִּ֣/י
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms | Suff
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
צַ֝וֵּ֗ה
tsâvâh
H6680
to command
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
salvation
N-fp
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 44:5
אַתָּה
ʼattâh
H859
"you(m.s.)"
Pron
You is the translation of a Hebrew word used to address someone directly, like when God says you to someone in the Bible. It can be singular or plural, and is often translated as thee, thou, or ye.
Definition: you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Usage: Occurs in 997 OT verses. KJV: thee, thou, ye, you. See also: Genesis 3:11; Exodus 23:9; Deuteronomy 14:1.
ה֣וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
מַלְכִּ֣/י
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
אֱלֹהִ֑ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
צַ֝וֵּ֗ה
tsâvâh
H6680
"to command"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To command or give orders, as seen in the Bible when God gives charge to his people. It can also mean to appoint or ordain someone for a task. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to command, charge, give orders, lay charge, give charge to, order 1a)(Piel) 1a1) to lay charge upon 1a2) to give charge to, give command to 1a3) to give charge unto 1a4) to give charge over, appoint 1a5) to give charge, command 1a6) to charge, command 1a7) to charge, commission 1a8) to command, appoint, ordain (of divine act) 1b) (Pual) to be commanded
Usage: Occurs in 475 OT verses. KJV: appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 10:13; Deuteronomy 12:11.
יְשׁוּע֥וֹת
yᵉshûwʻâh
H3444
"salvation"
N-fp
Salvation means being saved or delivered from something, like trouble or danger, and can also mean victory or prosperity, as seen in the Bible's promises of God's deliverance.
Definition: 1) salvation, deliverance 1a) welfare, prosperity 1b) deliverance 1c) salvation (by God) 1d) victory
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: deliverance, health, help(-ing), salvation, save, saving (health), welfare. See also: Genesis 49:18; Psalms 80:3; Psalms 3:3.
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 44:5
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 44:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:5
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
- Sermons on Psalms 44:5
Context — Redeem Us, O God
3For it was not by their sword that they took the land; their arm did not bring them victory. It was by Your right hand, Your arm, and the light of Your face, because You favored them.
4You are my King, O God, who ordains victories for Jacob.
5Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies.
6For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. 7For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 108:13 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 2 | Psalms 60:12 | With God we will perform with valor, and He will trample our enemies. |
| 3 | Psalms 118:10–13 | All the nations surrounded me, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They surrounded me on every side, but in the name of the LORD I cut them off. They swarmed around me like bees, but they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the LORD I cut them off. I was pushed so hard I was falling, but the LORD helped me. |
| 4 | Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 33:17 | His majesty is like a firstborn bull, and his horns are like those of a wild ox. With them he will gore the nations, even to the ends of the earth. Such are the myriads of Ephraim, and such are the thousands of Manasseh.” |
| 6 | Daniel 8:4 | I saw the ram charging toward the west and the north and the south. No animal could stand against him, and there was no deliverance from his power. He did as he pleased and became great. |
| 7 | Zechariah 10:5 | They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. |
| 8 | Isaiah 41:14–16 | Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. |
| 9 | Psalms 91:13 | You will tread on the lion and cobra; you will trample the young lion and serpent. |
| 10 | 1 Kings 22:11 | Now Zedekiah son of Chenaanah had made for himself iron horns and declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘With these you shall gore the Arameans until they are finished off.’” |
Psalms 44:5 Summary
[This verse means that when we trust in God's power and authority, we can overcome any challenge or enemy that comes our way. It's not about our own strength, but about trusting in God's power to help us, as seen in Psalms 44:3. By trusting in God's name, we can have confidence that He will give us the victory, just like it says in Psalms 60:12.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to 'repel our foes' and 'trample our enemies' in Psalms 44:5?
This phrase means to overcome and defeat those who oppose us, not by our own strength, but through the power and authority of God, as seen in Psalms 44:3 and Psalms 44:7.
Why does the verse emphasize 'through Your name' when talking about trampling enemies?
The name of God represents His character, power, and authority, and when we trust in His name, we can overcome any challenge, as stated in Proverbs 18:10, which says 'The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.'
How can we apply the principle of this verse in our daily lives?
We can apply this principle by trusting in God's power and authority, rather than our own strength, to overcome the challenges we face, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:10, which says 'Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.'
What is the relationship between God's power and our victory in this verse?
The verse clearly states that our victory comes 'through You', emphasizing that God's power is the source of our triumph, as also seen in Psalms 60:12, which says 'With God we will gain the victory, and He will trample down our enemies.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's power to repel my foes and trample my enemies?
- How can I practically apply the principle of trusting in God's name to overcome challenges in my daily life?
- What does it mean for me to 'trample my enemies' in a spiritual sense, and how can I do this through faith in God's power?
- In what ways can I honor God's name and trust in His power to overcome the spiritual battles I face?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 44:5
Through thee will we push down our enemies,.... The Chaldee paraphrase renders it, "through the Word": the essential Word of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the church's King and God, and has
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 44:5
Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us. Through thee will we push down our enemies. Faith speaks, triumphing over sense.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
Push down, Heb. smite with the horn, i.e. subdue and destroy. The phrase is taken from , and is borrowed from horned beasts. Compare . Through thy name, i.e. by the help of thy power.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
Psalms 44:5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.Ver. 5. Through thee will we push down our enemies] Cornu petemus, a metaphor from horned creatures, as Deuteronomy 33:17. This we shall soon do if thou do but only give the word of command; for together with thy word goeth forth a power. Through thy name] Tuo nomine et numine, auspicio et ductu.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
(5) Push down.—The image of the original is lost here, the LXX. have retained it. It is that of a buffalo or other horned animal driving back and goring its enemies. Deuteronomy 33:17 applies it as a special description of the tribe of Joseph. The figure is continued in the next clause; the infuriated animal tramples its victim under foot.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
Verse 5. Through thee will we push down] Through thy WORD, במימרא bemeimra, "Thy substantial Word." - Chaldee. If thou be with us, who can be successfully against us? Literally "We will toss them in the air with our horn;" a metaphor taken from an ox or bull tossing the dogs into the air which attack him. Through thy name] Jehovah; the infinite, the omnipotent, the eternal Being; whose power none is able to resist.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 44:5
5. push down) Perhaps a reminiscence of Deu 33:17; but metaphors from horned animals are common. Cp. 1 Kings 22:11. our enemies) R.V. our adversaries, and similarly in Psalms 44:7; Psalms 44:10, the Heb. word being different from that in Psalms 44:16. through thy name] Relying upon all that Thou hast revealed Thyself to be as the God of Israel:—an emphatic alternative for through Thee. The Name of God is the compendious expression for His revealed character and attributes. See Oehler’s O.T. Theology, § 56. Cp. Psalms 5:11; Psalms 20:1; Acts 3:16.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 44:5
Through thee - By thy help. “Will we push down our enemies.” The word here rendered “push down” means literally to strike or push with the horns, spoken of horned animals, Exodus 21:28, Exodus 21:31-32.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 44:5
5. Through thee will we push down—If our theocratic King be the same now as of old, deliverance shall come to Jacob now as then.
Sermons on Psalms 44:5
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Dealing With the Enemy by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the importance of a standard or banner as a powerful symbol and rallying point. He then shares a story from history about Caesar's |
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God's Anatomy Upon Man's Heart by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the omniscience of God, emphasizing that all things are naked and open before His eyes. He calls for humility, repentance, and soul-affliction in the f |
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His Power at Work Through Our Lives by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that God's power is at work through our lives when we fully trust and depend on Him, rather than relying on our own abilities or resources. He warns agains |
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(Secrets of Victory) 1. a Life of Constant Triumph by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes that God's will for our lives is to experience constant victory, as supported by various Scriptures. He points out that many believers struggle to accept this |
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The Testimony of a Fixed Heart by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the focus is on Psalm 108 and the situation described in it. The speaker highlights the fear and sense of abandonment expressed in the psalm, suggesting that it ref |
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Christian Cannibalism - a Critical Spirit by Don Courville | This sermon emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and avoiding criticalness towards others, God, and His ways. It warns against being consumed by distractions and possession |
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God's Hornets by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God sends His own forces, likened to 'hornets', to prepare the way for His people, ensuring their victory over adversaries without direct confrontatio |